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A feminist Cinderella retelling for the pint-sized crowd, or for adults who just really enjoy picture books. Little ones can learn all about following their dreams, being independent, overcoming adversity without emphasizing true love as the main goal in life. LOVED IT.

This is a really clever, reimagined Cinderella tale where Cinderella is chosen not for her beauty and shoe size but her spaceship mechanic skills. Great read for those who like fairy tales and space/robot adventures as well as female characters who make their own way!

A futuristic retelling of Cinderella where she is a space mechanic sought after by the prince for her superior mechanical skills. The rhyming text is clever and fun- especially given the robot and space vocabulary used. The vivid illustrations add to the story as well and will make this a fun picture book to read over and over.

This is easily one of my favorite picture books I've read this year. I loved the artwork, I was super impressed by the author's ability to make this one rhyme (considering how much mechanical space jargon there is), and I loved the reimagining of Cinderella as a feminist heroine. A total delight from start to finish, for kids and adults alike.

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She landed right beside the prince. "That wrench is mine!" she cried. She quickly fixed the ailing ship. The prince said, "Be my bride!". She thought this over carefully. Her family watched in panic. "I'm far too young for marriage, but I'll be your chief mechanic."